Flight Director & Mission Operations Lead (Space)

Attis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Attis is seeking a technical, hands-on leader to oversee orbital mission operations from launch to return. This role demands real-time decision making, interfacing with ground stations, and directing a team of flight controllers on a 24/7 schedule in a Denver, Colorado setting.

You will author CONOPs and procedures, stand up the Mission Operations Center, and work closely with founders to scale operations for future spaceflight programs and customers in aerospace and defense.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in aerospace or high-stakes hardware with program management and flight ops.
• Direct console time as Flight Director, Mission Manager, or Lead Controller.
• Experience authoring CONOPs, flight rules, procedures, and emergency playbooks.
• Technical fluency across GNC, FSW, Avionics, and Ground Systems.
• US Person status for ITAR/EAR compliance; on-site in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

• Author CONOPs, flight rules, console procedures, and real-time anomaly playbooks.
• Stand up the Mission Operations Center (MOC), integrate ground networks, and execute mission rehearsals.
• Hire, train, and certify console operators and flight controllers for 24/7 on-orbit operations.
• Serve as Mission Manager / Flight Director on console with Go/No-Go authority during launch and flight.
• Manage real-time flight coordination with SpaceX, KSAT ground stations, range safety, and recovery teams.
• Lead post-flight debriefs and translate orbital flight data into vehicle block upgrades.

Skills

Flight operations

CONOPs authoring

GNC/Avionics knowledge

Flight director experience

ITAR/EAR compliance

Job description

Attis is seeking a technical, hands-on leader to oversee orbital mission operations from launch to return. This role demands real-time decision making, interfacing with ground stations, and directing a team of flight controllers on a 24/7 schedule in a Denver, Colorado setting.

You will author CONOPs and procedures, stand up the Mission Operations Center, and work closely with founders to scale operations for future spaceflight programs and customers in aerospace and defense.